Shilac Japan is a Japanese medical devices company with extensive import and export experience. Over three decades, in a highly nuanced, loyalty-driven context, we have not only built a reputation for curating the best medical products from around the world, but also for our exceptional customer service.
Our offices throughout Japan provide a nationwide distribution network, while our Los Angeles office and native English speakers on staff help us cultivate deep global partnerships. As true partners to companies looking to enter the Japanese market, we offer comprehensive connections and expertise in the regulatory sphere, along with in-depth market and context analyses to set our partners up for long-term success.
We welcome the opportunity to partner with innovative companies from around the globe across various fields, from disease treatment and prevention to medical training and research. By combining the latest technologies with our deep understanding of the Japanese market, we aim to offer new treatment options and enhance the quality of medical care in Japan.
Leadership
Taisuke Itoh – Co-CEO
Daisuke Funai – Co-CEO
Locations
Headquarters: Osaka
Sales offices: Osaka, Tokyo, Sapporo, Fukuoka
Shilac USA: Los Angeles
Overview
Founded in 1994
Annual revenue: 1 billion yen
Number of employees: 32
Business activities
Manufacturing and sales of medical supplies
Import, manufacture and sale of products related to breast surgery, emergency medicine, orthopedics, sports medicine, and other fields, as well as product maintenance
Medical device manufacturing business registration number: 27BZ200184
First class medical devices marketing business license number: 27B1X00125
Highly controlled medical device sales business license number: N06566
ISO 9001 (quality)
ISO13485 (medical devices and in vitro diagnostic pharmaceuticals)
Mission Statement
Shilac Japan produces and provides quality products and services to support people from all walks of life to be the best versions of themselves through sports medicine and medical care.
Vision
Shilac Japan will be an industry leader in supporting as many people as possible.
Core Values
Generosity
We will continue to act with love for what we do, without expecting anything in return.
Global Citizens
We aim to be global citizens who work with respect and empathy and communicate from the heart.
Independence
With independence and accountability, we will be proactive and unapologetic in our quest for results.
Product Portfolio
Surgery
Breast surgery
Critical care and emergency
Orthopedics
Sport Medicine
Hospital equipment
Customers and Markets
National health expenditure in Japan: 45.359 trillion yen
Medical equipment market in Japan: 3 trillion yen
Number of medical facilities in Japan: 105,000 clinics and 8,150 general hospitals
Number of doctors: 343,000
What Shilac Japan brings to the table
Import license
Regulatory expertise
Loyal customer base developed over 30 years with a true nationwide distribution network, spanning hospitals, clinics, and rehabilitation facilities
Widespread network of key opinion leaders within the medical community, including both researchers and practitioners
Balanced portfolio of medical equipment and supplies
Proven track record of supporting new entrants into the Japanese market with expert market consultations, including in-depth market and context analyses
Native English-speaking staff to cultivate deep global partnerships
